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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.05, 2,906.32 and 1,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.05, 2,906.32 and 1,161.88 is: 1,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.05 : 2,906.32 = 1,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.05/2,906.32 = 1,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.05x = 2,906.32 × 1,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.05x = 3,376,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,774.74/2,106.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.37

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